RECIPES
Christmas Eve Dried Fruit Compote
Traditional Polish Christmas Eve compote made from dried plums, figs, apples, pears and peaches, with lemon juice and a little sugar. Serve it lukewarm.
Grandma Helga's Advent Cookies
A family recipe for Advent cookies from my mother-in-law's mother, Grandma Helga. The dough can be made a day ahead, and the cookies get lots of sprinkles!
Uszka (Polish Mushroom Dumplings)
Uszka, tiny Polish dumplings filled with dried porcini and button mushrooms, are the must-have addition to barszcz on Christmas Eve.
Spaghetti Bolognese
My easy spaghetti Bolognese with carrot and a splash of cream: a tried-and-true weeknight dinner the kids love, made with pantry staples.
Pork Loin Stuffed with Plums or Apricots
This pork loin is a perfect dish for the holiday table. It is also very good cold as an appetizer.
Almond Paste
Easy homemade almond paste made with ground almonds, powdered sugar and egg white. Perfect for gingerbread slices and other baked treats.
Foil-Baked Salmon with Zucchini
Easy salmon steaks baked in foil with diced zucchini, lemon and fresh dill. A simple, quick and tasty fish dinner.
Pierogi Leniwe (Polish Lazy Pierogi)
Two tested recipes for Polish lazy pierogi: tender farmer's cheese dumplings served with buttered breadcrumbs or cinnamon sugar.
Light and Quick Cottage Cheese Salad
A simple, quick and light cottage cheese salad with tomato, cucumber and bell peppers. Perfect for breakfast or a light dinner, and Dukan diet friendly.
Irena's Sponge Cake
Fluffy, wonderfully eggy sponge cake from my magic notebook, with two methods and lessons learned from my not-quite-perfect baby cake.
Chicken Legs with Carrots
Juicy chicken legs browned and simmered with carrots and onion in a light sour cream sauce, just like my mom made them. Quick, cozy comfort food!
Brussels Sprouts in Balsamic Sauce
Brussels sprouts in balsamic sauce are perfect for an autumn or winter table, as a side for any kind of meat or for supper with bread.